Life’s too short to be serious, especially when it’s summer. Will you play outside, splurge on homemade desserts or camp in the woods? It can be t
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On the 4th of July, the entire country will celebrate America's birthday with fireworks, cook-outs and concerts. The holiday weekend and the 4th of Ju
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Not every painting stays inside. Such is the case with Princeton, a city famous for its murals. Eccentric and colorful, they fill entire blocks. You h
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Ishmael had Moby Dick. What about you? Maybe “the big one” is waiting for you in Mercer County. From manmade ponds to forest streams, you’ll
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Every spring, the doors of lavish Victorian mansions open, revealing grand staircases, dainty fixtures, elaborate dining rooms and a rich hist
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Join us as we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in Mercer County! From May 7-13, we’ll pay tribute to all the human interactions that prope
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Springtime in West Virginia means ramp season! The first ramps of the season generally show up in mid-March; West Virginia towns and communit
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The boys of summer don't arrive for a few more months, but the great rivalry of minor league baseball in Mercer County will be front and center on the
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In the Appalachian mountains, the Chuck Mathena Center stands out as a place
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Even though summer is still a few months away, it's not too soon to start thinking about roasting marshmallows by the campfire, playing
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It is a winter wonderland inside the Bluefield Area Arts Center, the site for the annual West Virginia Winter Warmer on Saturday. Decorated with mou
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Nothing tastes quite like homemade cuisine— especially when someone else prepares it! In the past, folks took their time in the kitchen and cooke
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Banish those winter blues, both outdoors and indoors! Hibernating is for bears… and folks who don’t have Mercer County’s high altitude and ru
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Need some inspiration for the new year? Our county is an adventure waiting to happen. Fill your schedule with history, romance and eccentricity!
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Ring in the New Year with family-friendly activities, parties and entertainment. From Princeton to Bluefield, you can find a multitude of di
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December looks like a busy month in Mercer County. From parades and light displays to family traditions, there is plenty to explore and memories to b
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Mercer County has some dance moves and we want you to see how we groove in our hometowns. Don't blame us if you start tapping your foot to the beat
Read MoreExperience Christmas in a small Victorian town with this special holiday tour in Bramwell. Filled with holiday spirit, all of the mansions are
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In a city known for coal and railroad, twinkling lights cast a festive glow around Bluefield City Park. A grand entrance, fit for Santa Claus
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Every second weekend in November, the trains rolls into Bluefield for the annual Railfest - a model train show for the young and old.
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